Cutting Edge: Non-GMO Cherries

Published by: Dessert Professional

Grower-owned cooperative Oregon Cherry Growers, the largest producer of sweet dark cherries in the world, recently announce that its new Royal Harvest branded line of natural maraschinos has passed a rigorous, independent verification process by the Non-GMO Project. The four certified products include non-GMO certified, natural maraschinos –

Nature’s Maraschino Cherries, Bordeaux Maraschino Cherries, Pink Blush Maraschino Cherries and Rainier Maraschino Cherries. In addition to using non-GMO ingredients, the Royal Harvest line is sweetened without corn syrup and is free of sulfites and preservatives. The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization and North America’s only third party verification and labeling for non-GMO food and products. The Royal Harvest line of natural maraschinos are produced in compliance with the Non-GMO Project Standard, which includes ongoing testing of all GMO risk ingredients, facility inspections and an annual audit to ensure that companies are meeting the highest possible standards for GMO avoidance. For more information, visit www.nongmoproject.org